Die Welt des Weins! – Int. Wine Posts (English)

The U.S. government has implemented steeper duties on many foreign wines, with no sign of relief for wine importers or consumers ...

As negotiations over tariffs on alcohol beverages continue, producers, importers, distributors and consumers hold out hope for an exemption ...

Lex Yard from Gamercy Tavern chef Michael Anthony, kaiseki restaurant Yoshoku and cocktail bar Peacock Alley all opened in the historic hotel after years of renovations ...

Born into a poor Paris family, Perse was driven to succeed, first in grocery stores and then as a champion of Right Bank wines ...

Didier Chopin allegedly sold thousands of cases of Ardèche still wine injected with carbon dioxide as Champagne ...

Wine Spectator’s Napa office honors California winemakers with a cover gallery ...

A husband-and-wife team’s first restaurant pairs their classic French training with exciting French wines. Plus, Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey wins the Julia Child Foundation award, and the Bellagio in Las Vegas welcomes a new Carbone concept ...

The U.S. Board of Geographic Names will hear arguments over the creek running through Napa’s To Kalon Vineyard; Robert Mondavi Winery owner argues To Kalon is a brand not a place ...

The founder of his own Burgundy négociant firm later started Domaine de Bellene and expanded into Beaujolais ...

The man behind Pichon Baron and Quinta do Noval shares memories of his wine writer father and insights from his own long and accomplished career ...

The 2024 vintage will be the last for Cohn and wife Alexandra after nearly 30 years making California Zinfandel and Syrah ...

The end of summer will mark the final days for Porter House, overlooking Columbus Circle, while fall will bring a new Daniel Boulud brasserie at Lincoln Center ...

As dining spots revisit and reinvent the classics, more than 3,800 restaurants earned honors for excellence in their wine programs ...

Wine Spectator recognizes dining destinations in Paris, California and South Carolina with its top honor for wine lists. ...

The Champagne native spent 18 years leading the winery with a dynamic, innovative style ...

How does wine enhance your life? Enter your video story in one of two categories in our expanded contest! ...

The deal makes Stoller the third-largest Pinot Noir producer in the state and turns Elouan into an entirely Oregon label ...

The former beverage director of Grand Award winner Press brings a fresh perspective to Danny Meyer’s ever-growing restaurant empire. Plus, Canlis debuts a new executive chef and A16 opens a new location in Napa Valley ...

Big-ticket auction lots and wines from the much-anticipated 2023 and 2024 vintages were on display ...

Bill Koch, who made headlines by suing wine counterfeiters and auction houses, is consigning nearly 7,800 bottles of rare wines in a Christie's sale ...

The hottest wine party in California wine country was relaunched with delicious food, amazing wines and the leaders of Napa and Sonoma wine ...

Spending some quality time at a winery is one of my favorite things to do. Enjoying a tasting flight or a glass of wine with friends and family always brings me joy through learning and conversation. I’m guessing you’ve even been to a barrel room like me, and have discovered the nuances of a wine […] READ MORE The post Winery Visit Coming Up? Learn These 10 Wine Words First appeared first on Grape Experiences. ...

A decade after selling Eisele Vineyard, the Araujos have parted with Accendo, which goes to one of the top grapegrowing families in Napa ...

A federal court ruled that the President overstepped when he imposed universal 10 percent tariffs, but the decision has been stayed pending appeal ...

The Grand Award–winning team will serve casual fare in an all-day café, with wine retail, pastries and more. Plus, a new French wine hotspot opens in New York’s West Village ...

The Weingut Dr. Loosen owner has partnered with Burgundy’s Manoël Bouchet to create a new négociant business focused on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay ...

The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for May 26, 2025 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. 2024 Roseblood d'Estoublon Rose (Coteaux Varois en Provence): Utterly delicious. Rose petals, wild red berries, and equal parts fun and refinement. $27 B+ 2023 Domaine de Cabasse 'Le Rose' (Mediterranee): Floral and earthy, and very round in the mid-section. $NA B 2022 Bodegas Ontanon Tempranillo Blanco (Rioja): Lotsa honey, lotsa oranges, lotsa wood. $15 B... Upscale your palate! My books are available from Rockridge Press! Copyright © 2023. Originally at Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for May 26, 2025 from 1WineDude.com - for personal, non-commercial use only. Cheers! ...

No longer just a trend, quality canned wine brands are reshaping the wine industry ...

The former Best of Award of Excellence winner opens with a wine list of more than 3,000 selections. Plus, Frescobaldi makes a splash with Princess Cruises ...

The firm will focus on luxury wines that were contributing most of its sales and close tasting rooms that were seeing declining traffic ...

A new study finds that a glass of bubbles could lower your risk of severe heart problems ...

Tariff anxiety, a weak dollar and a so-so vintage have American wine merchants unenthused about the latest futures campaign ...

The former Los Angeles restaurateur and real estate developer followed his heart when making business decisions and was a key figure in Napa’s ‘War of the Apostrophes’ ...

Consumers got the chance to taste dozens of outstanding wines in Chicago, with upcoming stops in Washington D.C. and Las Vegas ...

The owner of Stoller and Chehalem wineries was devoted to the future of Willamette Valley wine ...

Inside the first U.S. location of the French department store, guests can enjoy fine wine at one of chef Gregory Gourdet’s sit-down spots—or even while trying on their shoes. Plus, maximalist steak house Maple & Ash expands to Miami ...

Phase one of the Viticulture and Winery Technology program’s new home, funded by a $10 million donation from the Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation, will open this fall ...

The Tuscan wine company has purchased a minority stake in Tenute delle Terre Nere; De Grazia will continue to manage the winery ...

While the White House has paused tariffs on foreign wines at 10 percent for now, the trade battle is far from over ...

Vintners and guests at Italy’s premier spring tasting shared the belief that quality beats tariffs and other troubles ...

The drinks giant is shifting all its wine focus to luxury brands like Mondavi, Schrader and Sea Smoke ...

President Trump’s global trade strategy means higher wine prices—10 percent for New Zealand, 20 percent for Italy, France and Spain, 30 percent for South Africa—at a time when the industry is already hurting ...

The Bay Area’s Bacchus Management Group adds a new restaurant in Silicon Valley's vibrant Santana Row; plus, Stephanie Izard and Boka Restaurant Group open Valley Goat in Sunnyvale, Calif. ...

As wine drinkers look for more options, more high-end winemakers are beginning to explore de-alcoholized wines ...

Winemaker Catherine Kistler and her California Chardonnay icon father, Steve, are making jaw-dropping Pinot Noir in the remote West Sonoma Coast AVA ...

Are you seeking a well priced red blend that is just as delicious on its own as it is with casual foods during the week? Look no further than 2022 Saracina “Soul of Mendocino” Red Blend priced at a mere $28. Sent as a sample, I’m now a fan of the winery and in particular, […] READ MORE The post 2022 Saracina “Soul of Mendocino” Red Blend is a Classic BLT’s Best Friend appeared first on Grape Experiences. ...

The Napa Valley native takes over an iconic winery that has shown improvement in recent vintages ...

In many areas, the spring season has begun to show its colors. In my backyard, the grass is green and flowers are starting to bloom – there are even tiny blossoms on our peach tree. There have been days when I’ve been able to sit outside for a few hours reading, having wine and a […] READ MORE The post Grape Experiences | Spring Happy Hour Spotify Playlist Pairs with Wine appeared first on Grape Experiences. ...

During nearly four decades writing passionately about wine, Laube helped put both Wine Spectator and the California wine industry on the world stage ...

Meghan Zobeck will work under veteran Michael Silacci as the legendary Napa Valley estate transitions winemakers and embraces regenerative farming ...

Plus, David Chang's Momofuku group opens Bar Kabawa and Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Prime Steakhouse in Las Vegas gets a new look ...

One of my best loved portfolios of wines are from Alma de Cattleya, a well-priced brand produced by Owner and Winemaker Bibiana González Rave. Just recently, I received as samples four newly released wines: 2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir ($25), 2023 Chardonnay ($30), 2022 Pinot Noir ($35), and 2023 Syrah ($30). All wines are from […] READ MORE The post Bibiana González Rave Creates Unforgettable Moments With Alma de Cattleya Wines appeared first on Grape Experiences. ...

Wiest introduced American wine drinkers to the best wines of Germany at a time when German Riesling was unheralded ...

President Trump threatens 200 percent tariffs on all European wines; meanwhile, Canada has removed American wines from store shelves ...

The new year brings new opportunities for Chilean wine imports in the U.S. ...

The Midwestern finance CEO and art collector persevered through the growing pains of founding a winery on Pritchard Hill ...

A chilly, rainy afternoon didn’t thwart our plans to visit Bouchaine Vineyards in the Carneros AVA of Napa Valley. And why should weather affect any schedule that includes sipping terroir-driven wines, a visit with Chris Kajani, President and Winemaker, and a “Vine to Vessel” experience? At Bouchaine, it’s all about customer service and exceptional wines […] READ MORE The post A Unique Taste of Napa: Bouchaine Vineyards in Carneros AVA appeared first on Grape Experiences. ...

Acker will sell bottles from the late importer’s collection, with proceeds benefiting Doctors Without Borders and an educational endowment for young women in wine ...

With the addition of the neighboring Andelin Vineyard, the winery expands its Napa vineyard holdings, focusing its sights on the valley ...

The fine Italian seafood restaurant makes its West Coast debut in Los Angeles. Plus, Bourbon Steak expands to Delray Beach in Florida and New York's One Fifth says goodbye ...

Mississippi consumers will now be able to order bottles directly from wineries within and outside the state; but the new law has drawn objections ...

After escaping Nazi Germany, Sichel found success first as a spymaster and then as the force behind Blue Nun and other wines ...

Chris Underwood is buying the Russian River Valley Estate from the McWilliams family; brothers Ben and Mark McWilliams will continue Arista with winemaker Matt Courtney   ...

The 29th Premiere Napa Valley Auction raised $3.3 million for charity while demonstrating plenty of energy around the 2023 wines ...

Years ago, one of the essay questions on my WSET (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) Advanced exam was to describe the Humboldt Current and its effect on the coastal wines of Chile. Having studied the topic during the course, I answered (correctly, I assume) the essay. Truth be told, I had not, at that point, […] READ MORE The post The Humboldt Effect: How a Cold Ocean Current Shapes Notable Wines from Chile appeared first on Grape Experiences. ...

The new spot marks the chef's return to Manhattan fine dining. Plus, Danny Meyer opens the View in Times Square, Seattle's Canlis faces changes and more news  ...

Owned separately by the Winiarski family, the Coombsville site is a prized source for Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay ...

The restaurateur hopes to bring new life to the once-influential Italian spot. Plus, Jean-Georges Vongerichten will take over Bryant Park Grill ...

As a proud contributing editor/field coordinator to the Slow Wine USA Guide 2025, it would be remiss of me not to dedicate a piece to this incredibly important book. 380 United States wineries that are inspired by the Slow Food Manifesto for good, clean and fair wine are profiled in the guide. Anyone who seeks wines […] READ MORE The post Slow Wine USA Guide 2025 is an Essential Read for Any Wine Enthusiast appeared first on Grape Experiences. ...

Wine lovers should be eagerly anticipating these upcoming spots from Restaurant Award winners Lazy Bear, Momofuku, Union Square Hospitality Group and more ...